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How Donations Help American Hockey

participation

The American Development Model is an initiative that started in 2009 with the aim to teach kids to play, love and excel at the game. With its financial support, the Foundation recognizes that the more children who learn to play through age-appropriate training, the more who will be involved in the sport for a lifetime.

opportunity

The Foundation has long been a supporter of programs that provide access for disabled and disadvantaged athletes to the game of hockey. The Foundation makes grants to numerous Hockey is For Everyone (HIFE) programs. HIFE is the NHL’s youth development program that supports orgs that bring the sport to participants of all backgrounds, including inner-city youth. The Foundation also supports various disabled groups to help grow and strengthen disabled hockey from the grassroots to the elite levels.

safety

The safety of all hockey players is paramount. Among recent initiatives the Foundation has financially supported research by the Mayo Clinic on the effects of concussions in athletes and how to reduce the number of occurrences.

player development

As the United States strives to be the best internationally, The USA Hockey Foundation is committed to helping the United States reach the top through world-class training programs and financial assistance.

education

Athletes, coaches, officials and parents all receive educational resources and training through USA Hockey. The Foundation supports the cause of creating excellence through consistency which is the aim of the USA Hockey education program.

commemoration

The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award and the Lester Patrick Trophy.

How Is the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Different than National Governing Bodies (NGBs)?

The USOC and NGBs have different governing authority. An NGB, like USA Hockey, develops athletes, names teams, and grows the sport throughout the country. The USOC and NGBs work together to bring Olympians and Paralympians to the Games to compete and represent the United States.

How Is the Usa hockey foundation different than the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation?

The USA Hockey Foundation has been the charitable arm of USA Hockey, Inc. since 1989. The Foundation’s purpose is to enhance the mission of USA Hockey, Inc. by making grants to various organizations that share its values. The USA Hockey Foundation supports six key areas including: participation, opportunity, safety, player development, education, and commemoration. Donations to the USA Hockey Foundation directly impact hockey in the United States.

In 2013, the USOC launched the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation. The USOPF serves as the primary source of philanthropic resources for the Olympic and Paralympic Movements in the United States. All funds generated by the USOPF are transferred to the United States Olympic Committee as the sole beneficiary of the USOPF. The USOC and USOPF are separate entities. Donations to the USOC or the USOPF can be used to grow and support many different sports in the United States.